Thankful

We have so much to be thankful for...with the holiday season upon us we find ourselves homesick for our family, friends and California- our traditional Thanksgiving walk on the beach, palm trees with Christmas lights, Peet's Coffee and grocery shopping at Trader Joe's...

We also find ourselves in awe of the blessings of our new home and community here in Newton- watching the Fall colors on our tree lined street, neighbors stopping by for tea or to bring a pot of homemade vegetable soup on a rainy day and a church community that has embraced us as family (let's just say Ben is one popular kid on Sunday mornings!).

Sending you wishes of love and contentment from Casa Watson. Happy Thanksgiving.

First Month Musings

"Our Boy" (as he is reffered to at Casa Watson) had his one month birthday this past week. We can’t imagine our life without him. Ben grows cuter everyday and we love watching each new discovery, expression and wiggle. He met his Grandma Claudia and Grandma and Grandpa Watson this past week and enjoyed all the cuddles.

We have learned so much this past month…we found out that when Ben is having a fussy attack the only thing that will calm him is the sound of our rather loud vacuum. Mark recorded the sound, put small speakers in his bassinet and now we all get lulled to sleep by the vacuum’s roar which then segues into the ever soothing rainforest and waterfall soundtrack. Hard to believe Leah used to need silence to sleep!

Fall has arrived in Newton and we are enjoying the gorgeous colors, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the crisp fresh air. We love taking Ben out for walks and watching him enjoy the cool air on his cheeks. Our hearts are filled with grateful joy.

And Baby Makes Three...

Welcome to Casa Watson...we just wanted to share a little glimpse of our new adventures in North Carolina and of course, share our new baby joy...and pictures.

Benjamin Mark Watson (aka "Beemer") joined us on October 8th, 2006 and has turned our life and hearts upside down. Who knew you could be so exhausted and sleep deprived and also sublimely happy at the same time?

Thanks for visiting our little corner of the world. We are truly blessed by all the love and care we have received these past months as we welcomed this amazing boy into the world...Ben is one lucky kid.